Research Assistant

ABOUT APVA 

The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists [APVA] is a community-driven organization that seeks to discover, amplify, and celebrate African voice/audio creatives, that is podcasters, voice artists, and spoken word artists. We are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of the audio-creative industry in Africa.

APVA aspires to elevate African voices, highlight the admirable inventive efforts of its youth, and motivate us to own and be united in our own accomplishments and challenges through the most exciting, educational, and engaging dialogues about Africa.

OUR OBJECTIVES

• Discover Africa’s Unique voices that are telling and retelling the African narrative.
• Amplify the excellent works of African audio creatives via the African Podcast and Voice Awards, Utukufu; The annual commemoration of Africa Day and other industry-specific events.
• Strengthen the African audio industry by providing home-grown resources that cater to the needs of audio creatives.
• Transform audio skills into viable businesses via the APVA Academy.
• Foster dialogue with international organizations (prospect partners) and explore opportunities to provide tools and resources easily accessed by African audio creatives.
• Partner with and support communities and organizations looking to support the African audio industry.

Job Description

We are on the lookout for inquisitive minds and dedicated individuals who are passionate about contributing to our research work . As a Research Assistant, you will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, assisting in implementing experiments or surveys, maintaining detailed records of results, staying current with the latest trends, and giving regular updates with the research team on research progress. We invite you to apply now and join us in unraveling great discoveries.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough research on industry trends, relevant topics, and data related to the organization's mission.
• Compile and organize information to support content creation and decision-making.
• Collaborate with the team to provide well-researched insights for articles, blog posts, and other materials.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in the audio industry.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Proficiency in using research tools and databases.
• Time management skills to meet research deadlines.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in research or a related field.
• Familiarity with academic or scientific research methodologies.

Time Commitment: 

Time dedication is a minimum of five hours per week.